Speaker Reed Faces Obstruction Row Over House Committees
In Washington the House debated Bailey's bankruptcy bill and a push to appoint committees. Simpson charged obstruction and debated with Speaker Reed who warned against accepting newspaper attacks as a reason to delay the process. The House voted 97 to 94 on personal privilege and 52 to 124 on a committee-appointment resolution, with Democrats split and Bailey leading a Republican-leaning majority.
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Morgan Tillman clash over free homestead bill in Senate
In Washington on May 3, Senator Tillman sparred with Senator Morgan during debate on the free homestead measure. Morgan pressed for a vote on his educational land grant amendment while Tillman accused Morgan of gobbling public lands. The exchange prompted sharp exchanges, with discussions of Cuba and other resolutions proceeding toward a vote the following day.
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Insurgent Losses Reported in Cuban Conflicts
Havana May 3 official estimates cover April 19 to 30. Insurgents killed across Santiago de Cuba Santa Clara Matanzas Havana and Pinar del Rio total 436 with 87 prisoners 166 firearms and 98 side arms captured. Spanish losses include 2 officers 18 soldiers killed and 9 officers 147 soldiers wounded.
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Cuban Doctor Zertucha Arrested in Havana Jail
Dr Zertucha, former chief surgeon to the rebel forces in Pinar del Rio and physician to Gen Maceo, is held in the fortress prison at la Cabanaya after surrendering to Spanish troops. He may be sent to Chafarinas island as Weyler orders. Two insurgent captains who surrendered under amnesty were also arrested and slated for deportation.
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Oppose Duty on Hides in Senate Tariff Plan
Washington May 8 Senator Allison, Republican tariff chair, met with Democratic finance committee members to map a path for the bill. The plan calls for reporting to the full committee tomorrow if Republicans wish to push, then sending it to the Senate with a majority in favor. Eastern Senators led by Lodge of Massachusetts and Wyse of Maine oppose putting hides on the dutiable list.
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Weather forecasts for New England and Boston regions
Washington reports on Maine New Hampshire and Vermont forecast for Tuesday showing continued threatening weather and showers with easterly winds. Boston forecast notes cloudy conditions with no rain and variable winds for Tuesday.
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Portland Weather Bureau Daily Report May 8
Portland Me May 8 The local weather bureau records list 8 am barometer 29 861 thermomet er 45 dew point 46 humidity 100 wind N velocity 10 weather rain. 4 pm barometer 29 587 thermometer 44 dew point 44 humidity 100 wind HE velocity 5 weather foggy. Daily thermometer 46 maximum 48 minimum 43 wind max 14 NEC total precipitation 0 47
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Weather observations from May 8 across multiple cities
The agricultural department weather bureau records the May 8 observations at 8 p m Meridian time. Cities reported include Boston 48 cloudy New York 44 NE cloudy Philadelphia 50 cloudy Washington 40 NW cloudy Albany 62 cloudy Buffalo 44 W cloudy Detroit 48 cloudy Chicago 42 N cloudy Fort Wayne 70 NW clear.
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Shabby Fragment Sheds Light on Uncertain Advertisement
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a vague advertisement for infant products and a sales promise. Mentions “Superb For Infants” and misread brands or sellers including Bay, with erratic wording and broken phrases. No clear event, date, or concrete details available.
Drowned Lobster Fishermen From Vinalhaven Sea Tragedy
A Vinalhaven lobstering pair, John Sylvester and his son Vic tims, were drowned in a sloop boat with a dory in tow off Norton’s Point. A little girl reported seeing the boat upset about two miles away. Oars, a tub, and another item were recovered nearby. Mr Sylvester leaves a wife and six children.
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Lawrence's Semi-Centennial Celebration in Lawrence Mass
Lawrence Massachusetts marks its semi centennial with a City hall banquet attended by Gov. Wolcott and other dignitaries. A reception preceded the banquet as a committee led by Ex Mayor Lewksbury organized the event. Portraits of founders and notable citizens lined the hall walls as addresses were delivered by Wolcott, Congressman Knox, and others.
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Lewiston Man Ghosen Named Bank Cashier
Somersworth N H May 3 The directors of the Great Falls National Bank named George W Gossen of Lewiston Maine cashier to fill the vacancy from the death of Joseph A Stickney He has long served as paying teller at Lewiston First National Bank and joins Great Falls this week with a 180 salary The directors seek agreement on the 2000 reward claimants choice Nasou as final adjuster
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Anarchists To Be Hung At Burowlono
May 8 Burowlono reports sentences for anarchists convicted over the June 7 bomb outrages at Coprus Christi. Five condemned to death, others to be deported. Executions slated for tomorrow. Two condemned men marry fellow prisoners this afternoon.
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Tug Hight Arm Loses Barge L. R. Gilchrist Off Montauk
The tug Right Arm, arriving from Philadelphia, reported losing barge L. R. Gilchrist off Montauk last night at sea. Captain M. J. Blake and three crewmen were rescued as the 1100 ton barge, built in 1866 at Thomaston, sank with 1477 tons of oval ballast aboard.
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Married Man Takes Poison and Dies in Hospital
John Nolan, 28, drank poison in West Manchester this afternoon and died at 11 15 this evening at Sacred Heart hospital. He married Thursday last to Mary Kane, who he knew in the old country before coming to the United States ten years ago. Nolan had brothers and sisters in Lawrence. He had teased his wife about suicide and asked if she would bury him.
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Second Annual Convention of Woman's Health Protective Association
Philadelphia May 3 The second annual convention of the Woman's Health Protective Association of the United States met this afternoon. The welcome address by recording secretary Mrs Olive Pond-Aimer was responded to by Mrs Etta Osgood of Portland Maine.
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Hubbard Free Library gift announced for new wing
At the Hubbard Free library trustees annual meeting a gift of 710,000 was announced for an addition to the present building. The donor's name will be withheld until the dedication of the new library wing in Hallowell scheduled for May.
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New York
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Misa Barton
Athens
John Monroe
Nassau Street
Subway Laborers Strike Over Pay What Was Owed
In Boston on May 3 two hundred laborers working on section nine of the subway began a strike at ten this morning. They protest not having been paid the contract wage of twenty cents an hour, paid weekly as agreed.
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New Cabinet Will Fight War In Greece Front
London reports that Greek ministers aim to continue the war as Velestino sees almost nonstop battle. Smolenski delays assuming chief of staff while Velestino holds positions. 14 officers recalled from Crete to Theosaly. Turkish columns advance toward Pharsalos and Volo as Prevesa squadron sits idle.
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Fighting at Velestino in Greek Turkish clash detailed
The Times despatch from Velestino describes Greek forces of about 12,000 under Smolenski advancing to hospitalize a central Turkish position and bombardment with mountain guns. The Turkish center expands toward the railway as dusk ends fighting, while Greek casualties remain light and efforts shift to Pharsalos.
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Turbulent Greek War Front Reports from Volo and Athens
May 5 dispatch from Volo notes large Greek migration toward Athens and Kubecca as Turkish forces threaten Velestino where 18,000 Greeks are entrenched. Evzgoner guards the rail hub while French flag flies over a hospital. London reports hint at Western intervention and peacemaking among Powers as war weariness grows. In Athens Col Tosamatios and Interior Minister Thentokis are reportedly optimistic about the war’s course.
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Fire Marshal Finds Subway Gas Explosion Not Negligence
State Fire Marshal Whitcomb reports the March 4 gas explosion at Tremont and Boylston Street was caused by accumulated gas and air ignited by a passing car wheel. He cites possible ground settlement or pipe support loosening and rules the fire and blast were not due to any individual or corporation’s fault or negligence.
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Important Nominations Promised for European Missions
Washington May 3 The President reviews claims of aspirants for two major European posts Russia and Spain and is near sending nominations. Believed Russian ministerial post may go to Gen J H Wilson of Delaware and the Madrid mission may be offered to ex Speaker Bryant of the Illinois legislature.
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American Ambassador Hay Presented to Queen Victoria at Windsor
Col John Hay the newly named United States ambassador to Britain presented his credentials to Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle. A royal procession conveyed the couple from Paddington to Windsor and back with honors. Mrs. Hay, in audience with the Queen, was placed before other ministers by courtesy of her ambassadorial status.
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Opening of the Woman's Building Ahead of Exposition
Nashville May 3 The Assembly hall of the Woman's building hosted a brilliant gathering for the former opening of the building a key feature of the exposition. Mrs V L Kirkman president of the woman's board gave the welcome address Mrs Grosvenor and Miss Temple vice presidents spoke briefly and Mrs Kirkman declared the building open.
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Navy orders require Constitution put in dry dock
Portsmouth New Hampshire May 3 Orders from the Navy Department direct that the United States steamship Constitution be placed in the dry dock for bottom examination.
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Pittsburg Fire Tops 1845 Disaster in Losses
The Sunday blaze in Pittsburg proved the era’s most disastrous since 1845 and 1877 riots, destroying about 3 million dollars of merchandise and property and likely causing two deaths with four injuries. The Gloucester schooner Ethel Maud wrecked at Highland Light, breaking up and totaling loss, with some sails and rigging salvageable. Heildeach Ickeleheimer & Co. of New York to add 500 thousand in gold today, joining 1 million from Kidder Peabody & Co. to reach 1.5 million for today’s steamer and 7,977,090 in all shipments to date.
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